12/09/2025
It is always rewarding to see the difference made by the internships supported by The Pebble Trust each year.
Our latest report is from Mhari Ross, who created this video about her experience. She commented: "I especially enjoyed hands-on fieldwork. I carried out peat depth surveys, attended habitat impact assessment (HIA) training, and then put this into practice by completing HIAs with colleagues.
I advanced my GIS skills by mapping erosional features and turning data into maps and gained experience editing reports. I observed project management on an active restoration site and built confidence in the field and as part of a team. With more time with ADLnature (and less rain), it would’ve been even better."
Jane from ADLnature also wrote about the benefits working with an intern brought for them:
"Our 12 week summer peatland restoration internship gave Mhari hands-on experience in both the office and field, contributing to feasibility studies, funding applications, GIS mapping, and site surveys across the Highlands. She developed professional and technical skills, from stakeholder engagement to upland fieldwork, fully meeting the aims and expected benefits set out in our application. We are especially proud of her high-quality GIS outputs and the confidence Mhari gained in contributing to peatland restoration projects.
“Mhari’s work has strengthened our peatland restoration projects and provides a foundation for expanding efforts that support a fairer, more resilient, low-carbon future. Her contribution will help improve restoration outcomes, while the skills and experience gained demonstrate the value of creating opportunities for young people in the environmental sector. "
You can see the full report at https://www.thepebbletrust.org/area-item/mhari-ross/
ADLnature are currently offering a 6-month internship https://www.instagram.com/adlnature/